Citizen iDP3550, iDP-3551 User Manual

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User's Manual

Model : iDP-3550/3551

Dot Matrix Printer

Rev 1.00 Newly Issued on 01.Mar.1999

Manufacturer’s Name : : Japan CBM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address : CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano, Nakano-ku

Declare the Product

Product Name Dot Matrix Printer Model Number(s) iDP-3550 Series

Conform to the following Standards

Japan CBM Corporation

Information Systems Div.

Declaration of Conformity

Tokyo, 164-0001, Japan

(iDP-3550RF/PF, iDP-3550SF/CF, iDP-3550TF/IF) (S.No.9930001 - )

EMC : EN55022 : 1994+A1:1995+A2:1997 Class A

: EN61000-3-2 : 1995

: EN61000-3-3 : 1995

: EN50082-1 : 1997 : EN61000-4-2 : 1995 ±4KV CD, ±8KV AD : EN61000-4-3 : 1996 3V/m, 80MHz-1000MHz AM 1KHz 80% : ENV50204 : 1995 3V/m, 895MHz-905MHz

(Pulse 200Hz, duty cycle 50%) : EN61000-4-4 : 1995±1.0KV(AC Mains),±0.5KV(Signal Lines) : EN61000-4-5 : 1995 1KV Normal mode, 2KV Common mode : EN61000-4-6 : 1996 3V, 0.15MHz-80MHz AM 1KHz 80%

: EN61000-4-8 : 1993 50Hz, 3A/m : EN61000-4-11 : 1994 0%, 500ms/40%, 100ms/70%, 10ms

Supplementary Information

“The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68EEC”

Place Tokyo, Japan Signature

Date February.1999

Full Name : Mikio Moriya Position : General Manager

R & D Department

European Contact :

Norco Declaration AB

Box 7146 S-250 07 Helsingborg Sweden

Warning : This is a Class A products. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This declaration is applied only for 230V model.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Read all of these instructions and save them for future reference.

•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

•Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

•Do not use this product near water.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

•Slots and openings on the back or bottom of the case are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug of other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should not be placed in an built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

•This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where the cord will be walked on.

•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

•Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

•Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Opening and removing the covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

•Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

•Please keep the poly bag which this equipment is packed in away from children or throw it away to prevent children from putting it on. Putting it on may cause suffocation.

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN

•Lesen Sie die nachfolgenden Anweisungen sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie sie auf.

•Befolgen Sie alle auf dem Drucker vermerkten Hinweise und Anweisungen. Vor dem Reinigen

grundsätzlich Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Keine Flüssigkeiten oder Aerosolreiniger benutzen. Nut mit einem feuchten Tuch abwischen.

•Der Drucker darf nicht in der Nähe von Wasser aufgestellt werden.

•Drucker nicht auf einem unstabilen Wagen, Stand oder Tisch aufstellen. Der Drucker könnte herunterfallen und dabel beschädigt werden.

•Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehäuse, in der Rückwand und im Boden dienen der Belüftung. Sie dürfen keinesfalls zugedeckt oder blockiert werden, da sich der Drucker sonst überhitzt. Drucker nicht auf ein Bett, Sofa, Teppich oder dergleichen stellen. Drucker nicht in der Nähe eines Heizkörpers aufstellen. Drucker darf nicht eingebaut werden, falls nicht für ausreichende Belüftung gesorgt ist.

•Drucker nur mit der auf dem Typschild angegebenen Spannung betreiben. Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, fragen Sie ihren Händler oder ihr zuständiges Elektrizitätswerk.

•Nichts auf das Stromanschlußkabel stellen. Kabel muß so verlegt werden, daß man nicht darauftreten kann.

•Ein etwaiges Verlängerungskabel muß der Stromstärke aller daran angeschlossenen Geräte entsprechen.

•Keine Gegenstände in die Gehäuseschlitze schieben.

•Drucker darf nur da gewartet werden, wo im Handbuch angegeben, Öffnen und. Abnehmen von Abdeckungen, die mit “Do not remove” gekennzeichenet sind, könnte gefährliche spannungführende Stellen oder sonstige Gefahrenpunkte freilegen. Die Wartung solcher Stellen darf grundsätzlich nur von besonders ausgebildetem Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden. A. Wenn das Stromanschlußkabel oder der Stecker beschädigt oder durch-gescheuert ist. B. Wenn Flüssigkeit auf dem Drucker verschüttet wurde. C. Wenn der Drucker im Regen gestanden hat oder Wasser darauf verschüttet wurde. D. Wenn der Drucker trotz genauer Befolgung der Betriebsvorschriften nicht richtig arbeitet. Nur die

in der Bedienungsanleitung angegebenen Einstellungen vornehmen. Ein Verstellen anderer Bedienungselemente könnte den Drucker beschädigen und macht umständliche Arbeiten eines qualifizierten Technikers erforderlich, um den Drucker Wieder auf den normalen Betrieb

einzustellen. E. Wenn der Drucker heruntergefallen ist oder das Gehäuse beschädigt wurde. F. Wenn der Drucker in seiner Leistung nachläßt.

•Bitte halten Sie den Kunststoffbeutel, in den die Ware verpackt ist, von Kindern entfernt, oder werfen Sie ihn weg, damit er nicht in die Hande von Kindern gerät. Das Überstülpen des Beutels kann zum Ersticken führen.

Lärmemission kleiner 70dBA

IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 off FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

CAUTION: Use shielded cable for this equipment.

Sicherheitshinweis

Die Steckdose zum Anschluß dieses Druckers muß nahe dem Grät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.

For Uses in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital, apparatus, as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of communications.

Pour L’utilisateurs Canadiens

Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de carégorie a pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les réglements sur l’interférence radio du départment Canadien des communications.

1. Prior to using the equipment, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly. Please keep it handy for reference whenever it may be needed.

2. The information contained herein may be changed without prior notice.

3. Reproduction of part or all of this User's Manual without permission is strictly prohibited.

4. Never service, disassemble, or repair parts that are not mentioned in this User's Manual.

5. Note that we will not be responsible for damages attributable to a user's incorrect operation/ handling or an improper operating environment.

6. Operate the equipment only as described in this User's Manual; otherwise accidents or problems may result.

7. Data are basically temporary; they cannot be stored or saved permanently or for a long time. Please note that we will not be responsible for damages or losses of profit resulting from losses of the data attributable to accidents, repairs, tests, and so on.

8. If you have any questions or notice any clerical errors or omissions regarding the information in this manual, please contact our office.

9. Please note that, notwithstanding Item 8 above, we will not be responsible for any effects resulting from operation of the equipment.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ----- BE SURE TO OBSERVE

In order to prevent hazards to an operator or other persons and damage to property, be sure to observe the following precautions.

• The following describes the degrees of hazard and damages that can occur if the given instructions are

neglected or the equipment is incorrectly operated.

WARNING Negligence of this precaution may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Negligence of this precaution may result in injury or damage to property.

This is an illustration mark used to alert your attention.

This is an illustration mark used to indicate such information as an instruction or the like.

WARNING

• Never handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order, or overheat

causing smoke and resulting in fire or electric shock. If the equipment is used in an abnormal condition, such as when broken, then problems, smoke emission, abnormal odor/noise, and fire can result. If an abnormal condition exists, be sure to turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from a plug socket, and contact our dealer. Never repair the equipment on your own - it is very dangerous.

• Do not allow the equipment to receive a strong impact or shock, such as kicking, stomping, hitting, dropping, and the like.

• Install the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Do not use it in such a manner that its ventilation port will be blocked.

• Do not install the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air.

• Do not connect/disconnect a power cord or a data cable, while holding the cable. Do not pull, install, use, or carry the equipment in such a manner that force will be applied to the cables.

• Do not drop or insert any foreign substances, such as clips or pins, into the equipment.

• Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment. If any liquid is spilled on it, turn off the power, disconnect the power cable and power cord from the plug socket, and so on, and contact our dealer.

• Do not disassemble or remodel the equipment. Negligence of this may cause fire or electric shock.

• Should water enter inside the equipment by any chance, unplug it and contact our office. Using it in that condition may result in fire or electric shock.

• Use the equipment only with the specified commercial power supply. Negligence of this may result in fire, electric shock, or problems.

• Do not damage, break, alter, excessively twist, pull, or bundle the power cord. Avoid placing heavy objects on, or heating the power cord, as this may lead to damages to the power supply which may cause a fire, an electric shock, or a malfunction. Contact our office if the power cord is damaged.

• Do not connect/disconnect the power cord with wet hands. It may result in an electric shock or other problems.

• Do not overload a single electrical outlet, using a table tap or a current tap socket. It may result in fire or electric shock.

• An equipment packing bag must be discarded or kept away from children. A child can suffocate if the bag is placed over the head.

PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

• Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct sunlight, or in a place near a heater or a thermal device where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil, iron powder, or dust. The equipment may become out of order, emit smoke, or catch fire.

• Do not install the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air. There is a danger of fire or electric shock.

• Do not put any object on the printer. It may cause trouble.

• Do not use the equipment near a radio or TV receiver. Do not share the power from a plug socket a radio or TV receiver is connected to. It may cause a reception problem.

• Use the equipment only at the specified voltage and frequency. Otherwise, it may emit smoke and catch fire or cause other problems.

• Confirm that a plug socket used for connection has sufficient capacity.

• Do not overload a single electrical outlet in connecting the power cable. It may result in the cable catching fire or a power outage. Also, do not stamp or put any object on the cable.

• Never connect a grounding cable to a gas pipe. There is a danger of explosion. When connecting or disconnecting the grounding cable, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the plug socket.

• When connecting/disconnecting the cables, be sure to turn off the power first, including the connected side, and then connect/disconnect them, holding a plug and a connector. Do not pull or carry the equipment with a load applied to the cable.

• Connect a connector cable securely. If a reverse-polarity connection is made, internal elements may be broken or a mating device may be adversely affected.

• Use a shielding wire or twisted pair wire for a signal line, in order to minimize noise effect. Avoid connecting to a device that is likely to generate noise.

• When a drawer kick connector is provided, do not connect any device other than the prescribed solenoid specifications. Negligence of this could cause trouble.

• Use the equipment in an environment where there is a plug socket near the main body and you can easily disconnect the power plug from it, to shut off the power.

• When the equipment will not be used for a long period of time, unplug it.

• When transporting the equipment, remove the rolled paper from it.

• Install the equipment on a flat, stable desk in a well-ventilated place free from vibrations. (Do not block the ventilation port.)

PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING

Do not handle the equipment in the following manners, because problems may result.

• Do not print when there is no recording paper or ink ribbon set in the equipment. The print head may be damaged

• Be careful not to drop foreign substances, such as clips, pins, and screws, into the main body.

• Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment.

• Do not stamp on, drop, hit, or give a strong shock to the equipment.

• Never use a pointed object, such as a pen, to operate the operation panel.

• Do not use Scotch tape to fasten paper together for continuous use.

• Never pull the set paper forcibly. When opening/closing the printer cover, take care that the paper will not be caught.

To Prevent Injury and Spreading of Damage

• Do not touch the printing part of the print head.

• When turning on the power, do not touch the moving parts, such as a cutter and gear inside the main body, or electric parts.

• Be careful to avoid bodily injure or damaging other objects with an edge of sheet metal.

• Should any error occur while operating the equipment, stop it immediately and disconnect the power plug from the plug socket.

• Should a problem occur, leave solving it to our serviceman. Do not disassemble the equipment on your own.

• When opening/closing the cover, and so on, be careful not to catch your hand or finger on the equipment.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

• Prior to starting maintenance work, be sure to turn off the main body.

• Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the main body case. For severe soiling, dip the cloth in water and wring it, for wiping off the soil. Never use organic solvents, such as alcohol, thinner, trichlene, benzene, ketone, or chemical dusters.

• If the equipment is contaminated with paper powder, use a soft brush to clean it.

CONTENTS

1. OUTLINE..........................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................................1

2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................2

2.1 Model Classifications.............................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Basic Specifications................................................................................................................................................3

2.3 Paper Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................4

2.3.1 Recommended Paper...................................................................................................................................4

2.3.2 Printing Position..........................................................................................................................................4

2.3.3 Cutter Layout ..............................................................................................................................................4

3. OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS..................................................................................... 5

3.1 iDP-3550.................................................................................................................................................................5

3.2 iDP-3551.................................................................................................................................................................6

4. OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................8

4.1 Detaching/Attaching the Printer Cover..................................................................................................................8

4.2 Connecting the Interface Cable..............................................................................................................................8

4.3 Connecting the Drawer Kick-Out Connector.........................................................................................................9

4.4 Opening/Closing the Auto Cutter (iDP-3551)........................................................................................................9

4.5 Setting the Ribbon Cassette..................................................................................................................................10

4.6 Inserting the Paper................................................................................................................................................11

4.7 Attaching the Rear Cover.....................................................................................................................................13

4.8 How to Remove Remaining Paper Roll ...............................................................................................................13

4.9 Removing Paper Jam............................................................................................................................................13

4.10 Unlocking the Cutter (iDP-3551).........................................................................................................................14

4.11 Operation Panel and Display of Error ..................................................................................................................15

5. DIP SWITCH SETTING.................................................................................................................................17

5.1 Location of DIP Switch........................................................................................................................................17

5.2 DIP Switches Setting............................................................................................................................................18

6. PRESET JUMPER SETTING..........................................................................................................................20

6.1 Location of Preset Jumper....................................................................................................................................20

6.2 Preset Jumper Table .............................................................................................................................................20

7. MODE SETTING METHOD ..........................................................................................................................21

8. INPUT BUFFER BACKUP FUNCTION ........................................................................................................22

8.1 Buffer Size............................................................................................................................................................22

8.2 Input Buffer Backup.............................................................................................................................................22

8.3 Clearing the Input Buffer......................................................................................................................................22

9. PARALLEL INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................. 23

9.1 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................23

9.2 Connector's Pin Configuration .............................................................................................................................23

9.3 Input and Output Signals......................................................................................................................................24

9.3.1 Input and Output Signals...........................................................................................................................24

9.3.2 Electrical Characteristics...........................................................................................................................25

9.3.3 Timing Chart.............................................................................................................................................26

9.3.4 Data Receiving Control.............................................................................................................................26

10. SERIAL INTERFACE................................................................................................................................... 27

10.1 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................27

10.2 Connector's Pin Configuration .............................................................................................................................28

10.3 Input and Output Signals......................................................................................................................................29

10.3.1 Input and Output Signals...........................................................................................................................29

10.3.2 Data Configuration....................................................................................................................................31

10.3.3 Error Detection..........................................................................................................................................32

10.3.4 Data Receiving Control.............................................................................................................................32

10.3.5 Buffering...................................................................................................................................................32

10.3.6 Electrical Characteristics...........................................................................................................................32

11. DRAWER KICK-OUT CONNECTOR .......................................................................................................... 34

11.1 Specifications of Drawer Kick-Out Connector ....................................................................................................34

11.2 Connector's Pin Configuration .............................................................................................................................34

11.3 Drive Circuit.........................................................................................................................................................34

12. WINDER CONNECTOR............................................................................................................................... 35

12.1 Specifications of Winder Connector.....................................................................................................................35

12.2 Connector's Pin Configuration .............................................................................................................................35

12.3 Drive Circuit.........................................................................................................................................................35

13. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE................................................................................................................ 36

14. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................... 37

14.1 CBM Mode...........................................................................................................................................................37

14.1.1 Command List.............................................................................................................................................37

14.1.2 Description of Items....................................................................................................................................39

14.2 STAR Mode..........................................................................................................................................................57

14.2.1 Command List.............................................................................................................................................57

14.3 ESC/POS Commands...........................................................................................................................................86

14.3.1 Command List.............................................................................................................................................86

15. CHARACTER CODES TABLE................................................................................................................... 108

15.1 CBM (Domestic) ................................................................................................................................................108

15.2 CBM (International)...........................................................................................................................................109

15.3 STAR (Domestic)...............................................................................................................................................110

15.4 STAR (International)..........................................................................................................................................111

15.5 Code Page 437....................................................................................................................................................112

15.6 Katakana.............................................................................................................................................................113

15.7 Code Page 850....................................................................................................................................................114

15.8 Code Page 860....................................................................................................................................................115

15.9 Code Page 863....................................................................................................................................................116

15.10 Code Page 865....................................................................................................................................................117

15.11 Code Page 852....................................................................................................................................................118

15.12 Code Page 866....................................................................................................................................................119

15.13 Code Page 857....................................................................................................................................................120

15.14 Windows Code ...................................................................................................................................................121

15.15 International Character Codes Table..................................................................................................................122

APPENDIX 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................. 123

APPENDIX 2. OUTLINE DRAWING for iDP-3550...................................................................................... 124

APPENDIX 3. OUTLINE DRAWING for iDP-3551...................................................................................... 125

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4. BETRIEB...................................................................................................................................................... 133

4.1 Druckerabdeckung Aufsetzen, Entfernen...........................................................................................................133

4.2 Anschluß des Schnittstellenkabels .....................................................................................................................134

4.3 Anschluß des Schubladenausschubsteckers.......................................................................................................135

4.4 Öffnen/Schließen des automatischen Schneidemechanismus (iDP-3551).........................................................135

4.5 Einlegen der Farbbandkassette...........................................................................................................................135

4.6 Einlegen des Papiers...........................................................................................................................................136

4.7 Hintere Abdeckung des Druckers aufsetzen.......................................................................................................138

4.8 Herausnehmen der Restpapierrolle.....................................................................................................................138

4.9 Beseitigung von Papierstaus...............................................................................................................................139

4.10 Initialisierung des Schneidemechanismus..........................................................................................................139

4.11 Bedienfeld und Fehleranzeigen..........................................................................................................................139

5. DIP-SCHALTER-EINSTELLUNG............................................................................................................... 142

5.1 Lage der DIP-Schalter........................................................................................................................................142

5.2 DIP-Schalter-Einstellungen................................................................................................................................143

6. EINSTELLUNG DER VORWAHL-JUMPERSTECKER.............................................................................. 145

6.1 Lage der Vorwahl-Jumperstecker.......................................................................................................................145

6.2 Vorwahl-Jumperstecker-Tabelle.........................................................................................................................145

7. METHODE FÜR MODUSEINSTELLUNG.................................................................................................. 145

12. WARTUNG UND DIENST......................................................................................................................... 146

Note:

Citizen, Citizen logo are registered trademark of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. ESC/POS and EPSON are a trademark and registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON Corporation. STAR is a registered trademark of Star Micronics Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

1. OUTLINE

This is a small-size dot impact printer developed for various data communication terminals, POS terminals, kitchen-use printers, and so on. Its abundant built-in features allow you to widely use this printer for different applications. Prior to using it, read and understand this manual thoroughly.

1.1 Features

(1) Small size, light weight, and low price (2) High-speed print (Bi-directional) (3) Red and black print (4) Very easy paper loading by the auto loading function (5) Paper end and paper near end detecting function (6) Built-in auto cutter (ACS-130) (iDP-3551) (7) Built-in power supply

1.2 Unpacking

(1) When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following parts are provided.

•Printer body ----- 1 unit

•Cassette ribbon ----- 1 piece

•Sample paper roll ----- 1 roll

•User's manual ----- 1 copy

CAUTION : • Install the printer on a flat and stable desk.

• Do not install the printer near a heater or in a place exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not use the printer in a high-temperature, high-humidity, and contaminated environment.

• Do not allow dew condensation on the printer. If dew is condensed on it, leave the power turned off until dew condensation is gone.

2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Model Classifications

The printer model is classified by the following designation method.

iDP-3550 - R F 120 C

Type C: Character Type (DP654-DFCS Printer Mechanism) G: Graphic Type (DP657-DFGS Printer Mechanism)

Supply Voltage 120: For 120 V AC 230: For 230 V AC

Character Set F: International

Interface

•CBM Mode R: Serial (RS-232C) P: Parallel (CENTRONICS Compliant)

•STAR Mode

Model Name

S: Serial (RS-232C)

•iDP-3550 Standard Model C: Parallel (CENTRONICS Compliant)

•iDP-3551 With Auto Cutter

•ESC/POS Mode T: Serial (RS-232C) I: Parallel (CENTRONICS Compliant)

2.2 Basic Specifications

Model

Item Printer mechanism Character type: DP654 series/Graphic type: DP657series (CITIZEN)

Print method Serial dot impact method (Bidirectional print), 2-pass graphic (Unidirectional print) Print width Character type: 63.6 mm/Graphic type: 58.7 mm Print head 9 pins Print speed Character type: Approx. 3.6 lines/second/Graphic type: Approx. 3 lines/second Print columns 40 columns

Character type: 1.36 mm(W) × 2.4 mm(H) (7 dots)

Character size

Character types Alphanumeric, Katakana, International characters, Code page 850, 860, 863, 865,

Line spacing Character type: 4.23 mm (1/6 inch)/Graphic type: 2.82mm (1/9 inch) Paper Ink ribbon Special purpose ribbon cartridge red/black or single color (Black or Purple) Interface Serial(RS-232C), Parallel(CENTRONICS compliant)

Command system Print function On-line, self-test, and hex. dump print function

Input buffer 6 KB or 256 bytes (Selectable with the DIP switch) Buff er ba ckup func t ion Within 24 hours (After 10 minutes or more of printer operation) Drawer function 2-drawer, 1-drawer switch Auto loading function Automatically feeds the paper by several lines when it is inserted. Paper end detection Stops printing when the paper has run out.

Paper ne ar end detection

Auto cutter None AC-134-E (Capable of partial and full

Winder Special purpose winder AW-3-E (Option) that will be placed separately. Supply voltage 120 V AC +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Not printing: Approx. 10 W, Printing: Approx. 30 W Weight Approx. 2.8 kg Approx. 3 kg Outer dimensions

Ope rating tem perat ure and hum idity Storage temperature and humidity EMI standard U.S.A.: FCC Class-A

Safety standard U.S.A., Canada: UL, c-UL Europe: TUV, GS

Graphic type: 1.36 mm(W) × 2.4 mm(H) (7 dots)

852, 866, 857, Windows code

Ordinary pape r and non- carbon paper: 76 +/- 0.5 mm(W) × φ83 mm(OD);

CBM mode, STAR mode, ESC/POS mode The user can select the mode with the DIP switch and preset jumpers.

Provided by operating the power, LF, and SEL switches.

Stops printing when the paper is running out.(Settable with a command)

230 V AC +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz

160 (W) × 212 (D) × 194 (H) mm 160 (W) × 212 (D) × 173 (H) mm 0 to 40°C, 35 to 85 % RH (No dew condensation)

-20 to 60 °C, 10 to 90 % RH (No dew condensation)

Europe: EN55022 Class-B CE Marking

iDP-3550 iDP-3551

1.36 mm(W) × 3.1 mm(H) (9 dots)

cut)

2.3 Paper Specifications

DP-657: Approx. 8.65 mm

2.3.1 Recommended Paper

•Type : Normal paper and non-carbon paper

•Paper width : 76 +/- 0.5 mm

•Paper thickness : Single-sheet paper --- 45 to 55 kg/1,000 sheets/1,091 × 788 mm

•Roll diameter : φ83 mm or less (φ80 mm or less for the copying paper)

•Core : φ12 mm (Inner Diameter), φ18 mm (Outer Diameter)

2.3.2 Printing Position

Copying paper --- Non-carbon paper or 1 original + 1 copy

34 kg for each paper Total thickness 0.2 mm or less

76 mm (3 Inches)

DP-654: Approx. 6.2 mm

2.3.3 Cutter Layout

iDP-3550 tear bar position : Approx. 28 mm iDP-3551 auto cutter cutting position : Approx. 19 mm

DP-654: Approx. 6.3.6 mm DP-657: Approx. 58.7 mm

DP-654: Approx. 6.2 mm DP-657: Approx. 8.65 mm

Cutting position

iDP-3550 : Approx. 28 mm iDP-3551 : Approx. 19 mm

Center of the first printing line

3. OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS

3.1 iDP-3550

SEL/ERROR Lamp

POWER Lamp

Upper Cover

SEL Switch

Rear Cover

Bottom Cover

LF Switch

Paper Holder

Power Switch

Power Cord Plug

Interface Connector

Winder Connector

Drawer Kick-Out Connector

3.2 iDP-3551

POWER Lamp

SEL/ERROR Lamp

Upper Cover

SEL Switch

LF Switch

Rear Cover

Bottom Cover

Paper Holder

Power Switch

Power Cord Plug

Interface Connector

Winder Connector

Drawer Kick-Out Connector

(1) Power cord plug

Insert it into an AC outlet of the rated voltage.

(2) Power switch

When the power switch is turned on, the electric power is supplied to the printer and the initializing operation is started..

(3) POWER lamp (Green LED)

Lights when the power switch is turned on and goes out when it is turned off.

(4) SEL/ERROR lamp(Green LED)

On: Online Off: Offline Flashing (approx. once every second): Out of paper Flashing (approx. twice every second): Mechanical error (Buzzer sounds once.)

(5) LF switch

Feeds the paper.

(6) SEL switch

Changes between select and deselect status. Also used to cancel the alarm status. (In ESC/POS mode, only used to cancel the alarm.)

(7) Interface connector

Uses a cables to connect to a personal computer. Check that the computer and printer are turned off when connecting.

(8) External output connector

Drawer control connector.

(9) Printer cover

Detach when changing the ribbon cassette.

(10) Rear cover

Paper roll dust cover.

(11) Winder connector

For an optional winder (AW-3).

4. OPERATION

4.1 Detaching/Attaching the Printer Cover

1. Use both hands to hold the projections on each side of the printer cover and lift the printer cover in the direction shown by the arrow to detach it.

2. When attaching the printer cover, place the hooked part at the front in the appropriate part of the printer and lower the printer cover.

Projection

4.2 Connecting the Interface Cable

1. Turn off the power. (Mating side included)

2. Check the top and bottom of the cable terminals, and connect to the interface connector.

3. Secure the cable terminals.

Serial interface : Tighten screws to secure. Parallel interface : Turn clamps to secure.

4. Connect the interface cable to the computer.

Serial Interface Connector

Serial Interface Cable

Parallel Interface Connector

Clamp

Parallel Interface Cable

4.3 Connecting the Drawer Kick-Out Connector

1. Turn off the power.

2. Check the top and bottom of the drawer kick-out cable connector and connect it to the drawer kick-out connector located at the lower section of the printer.

3. Screw the grounding cable of the drawer to the grounding terminal located at the lower section of the printer.

CAUTION: •Connect only the prescribed drawer (Solenoid) to the drawer kick-out connector.

Drawer Kick-Out Connector

Drawer Kick-Out Cable Connector

4.4 Opening/Closing the Auto Cutter (iDP-3551)

1. Hold the auto cutter and, while pushing the lock lever, turn the auto cutter over to open it.

2. When closing the auto cutter, be sure that it is securely locked by the lock lever.

Earth Terminal

CAUTION: •When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

Auto Cutter

Lock Lever

4.5 Setting the Ribbon Cassette

1. Be sure that the power switch is turned off.

2. Detach the printer cover.

3. Open the auto cutter. (iDP-3551)

4. If the ribbon is slackened, turn the knob in the direction shown by the arrow to give the tension before placing it in the printer.

5. Push teh locking claws into the holder of the printer as you place the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. A click sound will be heard.

6. Turn the knob of the ribbon cassette in the direction shown by the arrow to eliminate any slackness of the ribbon.

7. To remove the ribbon cassette, lift it while tilting the locking claws inwards. The locking claws are located at both sides.

8. Close the auto cutter. (iDP-3551)

9. Attach the printer cover.

CAUTION: •When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

:Place the ribbon here.

Print Head

Ribbon Cassette

Locking Claw

Ribbon

Knob

4.6 Inserting the Paper

1. Cut the end of the paper roll at close to a right angle.

CAUTION : • Be sure to use the specified paper roll.

• Use of unspecified paper may adversely affect print quality, printer service life, and so on.

• Do not insert a frayed or bent end of paper into the printer.

2. Check the winding direction of the paper roll. (See the figure on the next page.)

3. Hold the paper holder open and insert the paper roll so that it is securely supported by the paper holder.

4. Turn on the printer.

5. Insert the end of the paper roll straight into the paper inlet slot (Indicated by the arrow).

6. The paper is automatically fed in and comes out the paper outlet of the printer (Paper outlet of the auto cutter for the iDP-3551). You can cut the surplus paper using the tear bar.

CAUTION : • If the paper is slack, rewind it, to remove the slack.

• While printing, do not hold the paper. This can cause a paper jam.

• When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

Paper Inlet Slot

4.7 Attaching the Rear Cover

Insert the claws of the rear cover into the square holes at the back of the printer, and move the rear cover in the direction of the arrow to close it.

Square Hole

Rear Cover

4.8 How to Remove Remaining Paper Roll

1. Detach the printer cover.

2. Open the auto cutter. (iDP-3551)

3. Remove the paper by pulling it in the direction in which it is normally guided.

4. Close the auto cutter. (iDP-3551)

5. Attach the printer cover.

CAUTION : •When removing the paper, do not pull the paper from the paper inlet. (Do not remove the paper

in the reverseed direction.)

•When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

4.9 Removing Paper Jam

1. Detach the printer cover.

2. Cut off the paper near the paper inlet slot.

3. Pull out the paper roll in the ejection direction of paper (NN*).

4. Eliminate completely the paper remaining in the paper route.

5. Attach the printer cover.

CAUTION : •When removing the paper, do not pull from the paper inlet. (Do not remove the paper in the

reverse direction.)

•When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

4.10 Unlocking the Cutter (iDP-3551)

1. Detach the printer cover.

2. Press the LF switch. The auto cutter is initialized to return its blade and clear an alarm.

3. If the paper is jamming, eliminate the jamming paper completely, seeing "4.9 Removing Paper Jam."

4. If the alarm still cannot be cleared, turn off the power and open the auto cutter.

5. You can see an emergency knob through a small hole in the back of the auto cutter. Using tweezers, screwdriver, etc., turn the knob in the arrow-indicated direction to return the blade. If there is a paper jam or paper refuse, eliminate it completely.

6. Attach the printer cover.

CAUTION: • When pulling out the paper(Forward/Reverse direction), be sure to operate the paper free lever.

• When closing the auto cutter, do so gently not to give a shock.

Auto Cutter

Emergency Knob

4.11 Operation Panel and Display of Error

1. POWER lamp (Green) This lamp is illuminated when the power is supplied.

2. ERROR lamp (Red) This lamp is illuminated or blinks to indicate each error.

Error Indication SEL/ERROR Lamp Buzzer Resetting Method

Mechanical Error Quick blinking Sounds cont inuousl y for

Paper End Blinks. Repeats a short 3-time

Paper Near End Blinks.

(Once a second)

Cutter Motor Lock (iDP-3551 only)

Mechanical Error : If the printer mechanism has a greater load due to a paper jam, etc., the buzzer

Paper End : If the printer has run out of paper, the paper sensor in the paper path near the

Quick blinking

(Twice a second)

will sound and the SEL/ERROR lamp will blink to stop the printer mechanism.

print head will detect the end of the paper roll, turn on the buzzer, and blink the SEL/ERROR lamp to stop the printer mechanism. If the paper is inserted into the paper path, the paper will be loaded. (See 4.6 Inserting the Paper)

a pprox. 1 sec ond

sound twice at intervals of

0.5 second. Repeats a short 3-time sound twice at intervals of

0.5 second. Sounds continuously for

approx. 1 second.

Reset the Power switch. Set a new paper roll.

Set a new paper roll.

Eliminate a paper jam.

Paper Near End : If the paper is running out, the paper near end sensor will be activated to turn on

the buzzer and make the SEL/ERROR lamp blink. Even after the paper near end is detected, a command can be used to print by the specified number of lines. (See a description on the command for setting the number of print lines after paper near end detection)

Cutter Motor Lock : If the cutter position detection sensor in the cutter unit is left turned on or off (iDP-3551)

Backup Data Clear : When the power is turned on, depending on the SEL switch operation, the

for approx. 1 second while the cutter motor is running, cutter operation and printing will be suspended, determining it to be motor lock.

backup data in the input buffer will be cleared according to the flowchart on the next page.

To clear the input buffer, turn on the power while pressing the SEL switch. The following messages will be printed.

“Clear Data in Buffer” “Cleared Data in Buffer” To print the data in the input buffer, simply turn the power on. The following

message is printed and the data in the input buffer is printed. “Power Down(Data in Buffer)”

Test Print When the power is turned on while the LF switch is pressed, a test print is

carried out.

Dump Mode When the power is turned on while the LF and SEL switches are pressed, the

The message "Clear Data in Buffer" is printed in enlarged red characters. Then, 5 lines are rapidly fed.

The input buffer is cleared and the message “Cleared Input Buffer” is printed. Then, 5 lines are rapidly fed. SEL/ERROR lamp lights up.

The message "Power Down (Data in Buffer)" is printed in red, followed by the contents of the buffer. After printing, SEL/ ERROR lamp lights up.

printer enters dump mode and prints the following message. “=== Hexadecimal Dump ===”

Power-on

•SEL/ERROR lamp blinks at

SEL SW ?

OFF

YES

Buffer Data

intervals of 0.25 sec.

•Buzzer sounds for 1 sec.

Buffer Data

YES

Waits for data input

OFF

1 sec. passed

SEL SW ?

YES

5. DIP SWITCH SETTING

5.1 Location of DIP Switch

1. Turn off the power.

2. Remove the printer cover.

3. The DIP switch can be found at the location shown in the figure below. (Only DSW2 is available for the serial interface.)

5.2 DIP Switches Setting

(International)

1) DIP Switch 1 No. Function ON OFF

DSW1-1 Auto cutter Yes No ON *1 DSW1-2 DSW1-3 DSW1-4

DSW1-5 CBM command

DSW1-6 CR mode See the Table below OFF DSW1-7 Mechanism type Graphic Character OFF DSW1-8 Buffer size 6K bytes 256 bytes ON DSW1-9 Operation mode OFF *3

DSW1-10

*1, *3 : Depends on the type. *2 : Depends on the destination. *4 : Effective only when CBM mode is selected with DSW1-9 and -10. For details see “CBM

International Character Selection Character Code Selection

Country

U.S.A. ON ON ON Code 437

International characters

Mode” in “PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS.

No.

DSW1-2 DSW1-3 DSW1-4

Upon Shipment from Factory

ON *2

″ ″

″

See the Table below

CBM2 mode

(iDP-3530

system)

See the table below

CBM1 mode

(iDP-3540

system)

ESC/POS

mode

ON *2 ON *2

OFF*4

OFF *3

CBM mode Star mode

CBM

Star

France OFF ON ON Code 850 Code 850 Code 850

Germany ON OFF ON

U.K. OFF OFF ON

Denmark ON ON OFF

Sweden OFF ON OFF

Italy ON OFF OFF

Japan OFF OFF OFF Katakana

″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″ ″

CBM

(Japanese)

See the “International Character Codes Table and Character Codes Table”.

CR mode(DSW1-6) Operation Mode DSW1-9 DSW1-10

Mode OFF ON CBM OFF OFF CBM CR+LF CR ESC/POS ON OFF

STAR CR+LF Ignored STAR OFF ON

ESC/POS CR+LF CR STAR Auto cut ON ON

Star

2) DIP Switch 2

No. Function ON OFF Factory Setting

DSW2-1 Bit length 8 bits 7 bits ON DSW2-2 Parity No Yes ON DSW2-3 Odd/Even Odd Even ON DSW2-4 Communication mode DTR/DSR XON/XOFF ON DSW2-5 Baud rate ON DSW2-6 DSW2-7

″ ″

DSW2-8 Unused

See the table below

 

Baud rate

Baud rate DSW2-5 DSW2-6 DSW2-7

150 OFF OFF OFF 300 OFF OFF ON

600 OFF ON OFF 1200 OFF ON ON 2400 ON OFF OFF 4800 ON OFF ON 9600 ON ON OFF

19200 ON ON ON

ON OFF OFF

♦The DIP switch 2 is used only for the serial interface.

6. PRESET JUMPER SETTING

6.1 Location of Preset Jumper

(1) Turn off the power. (2) The preset jumper is set at the time of shipment from the factory. If the settings are to be changed, do so by

removing the control board and changing the setting as indicated in the service manual. The location of the preset jumpers is shown in the figure below.

Serial Interface

6.2 Preset Jumper Table

Serial Interface

Mode

Location

SC1-A 1-C * 2-C 2-C SC1-B 1-C * 1-C * 2-C SC1-C 1-C 2-C * SC1-D 1-C 2-C *

SC1-E 1-C * 2-C 1-C *

SC1-F 1-C * 2-C 1-C * SC1-G 1-C * 2-C 1-C * SC1-H 1-C 2-C * 2-C *

* = Open 1-C * = 1-C or open 2-C * = 2-C or open

CBM STAR ESC/POS

Parallel Interface

Mode

Location

SC1-A 1-C * 1-C 2-C * SC1-B 1-C 1-C 2-C SC1-C 1-C * 1-C * 2-C SC1-D 1-C 1-C 2-C *

* = Open 1-C * = 1-C or open 2-C * = 2-C or open

CBM STAR ESC/POS

7. MODE SETTING METHOD

This printer has the CBM, STAR, and ESC/POS mode. Any desired mode can be selected and set according to your need.

(1) Setting method

• See 5 “DIP SWITCH SETTING”.

• Seeing the settings of the DIP switch segments 1-9 and 1-10 and those of the preset jumper, set each mode.

8. INPUT BUFFER BACKUP FUNCTION

8.1 Buffer Size

With the DIP switch, you can set either 6 K bytes or 256 bytes. DIP switch segment 1-8 ON → 6K bytes

OFF → 256 bytes

8.2 Input Buffer Backup

Even if the power is turned off or fails during the printing process, the data in the input buffer will be saved. If the power is turned on again, the printer will print a power failure mark, "==POWER DOWN==," in red and reprints the data from the beginning of the line where it left off.

8.3 Clearing the Input Buffer

When you want to clear the data in the input buffer, turn on the power while holding down the SEL switch. The following messages will be printed to notify that the input buffer is cleared. “Clear Data in Buffer” “Cleared Data in Buffer”

If the printer prints the data erroneously at power-on, clear the input buffer as described above, and then, re-input the data.

9. PARALLEL INTERFACE

Mode

9.1 Specifications

•Data input system : 8-bit parallel system (DATA1 to DATA8)

•Control signals : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT, SELECT, RESET, COMPULSION

•Applicable connectors : Printer side --- 57LE-40360 (Anphenol), or equivalent Cable side --- 57-30360 (Anphenol), or equivalent

9.2 Connector's Pin Configuration

No.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CBM STAR ESC/POS

STB DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 ACK BUSY

PE(HI-LEVEL)

SELECT GND GND GND

FRAME GND

Vcc

← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←

NC NC

← ←

← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←

No.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

CBM STAR ESC/POS

TWISTED PAIR GND

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

RESET FAULT NC COMPULSION NC Vcc

← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←

← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ← ←

GND

← ←

Vcc

9.3 Input and Output Signals

9.3.1 Input and Output Signals

(1) Input signals to the printer

• DATA : An 8-bit parallel signal. (Active “High”)

• STB : A strobe signal to read the 8-bit data. (Active “Low”)

• RESET : A signal to reset the printer from the outside. (Active “Low”)

(2) Output signals from the printer

• ACK : An 8-bit data request signal. A pulse signal output at the end of the BUSY signal. (Active “Low”)

• BUSY : A signal to indicate the BUSY status of the printer. Input new data when at "Low". (Active “High”)

• FAULT : A signal turned to "Low" when the printer has an alarm. At this time, all the control circuits in the printer stop. (Active “Low”)

• SELECT : A signal to show whether the printer is selected (On-line) or deselected. (Active “High”)

• COMPULSION

: A signal to show the status of the drawer switch. (Active “High”)

• PE : A signal to show that the paper has run out. Normal at the "Low" level, but turned to the "High" level when the paper has run out.

(3) Power related signal

• GND : Common ground on the circuits

• Vcc : A +5 V signal. Connected via a 3.3kΩ resistor. (Factory use only)

9.3.2 Electrical Characteristics

(1) Input signal level

All the input signals are at the TTL level. "HIGH" level : 2.0 V at minimum "LOW" level : 0.8 V at maximum

(2) Output signal level

All the output signals are at the TTL level. "HIGH" level : 2.4 V at minimum "LOW" level : 0.4 V at maximum

(3) Input and output conditions

All the input signals are pulled up with a 3.3 kΩ resistor.

[Printer Side] [Host Side]

Twisted Pair Wire

All the output signals are pulled up with a 3.3kΩ resistor.

[Printer Side] [Host Side]

Twisted Pair Wire

9.3.3 Timing Chart

(1) Data input and printing timing

9.3.4 Data Receiving Control

When the BUSY signal is at "LOW," the printer can receive the data from the host, but when at "HIGH," it cannot.

T1, T2, T3 : 0.5 µs MIN T4 : 270 ns MAX T5 : 2.3µs TYP T6 : 500 ms MIN (At power-on)

10. SERIAL INTERFACE

10.1 Specifications

(1) Synchronous system: Asynchronous

(2) Baud rate: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps (User selectable)

(3) Configuration of one word

•Start bit : 1 bit

•Data bits : 7 or 8 bits (User selectable)

•Parity bit : Odd, even, or none (User selectable)

•Stop bit : 1 bit or more

(4) Signal polarity

RS-232C

•Mark = Logic "1" (-3 V to -12 V)

•Space = Logic "0" (+3 V to +12 V)

(5) Received data (RXD signal)

RS-232C

• Mark = 1

• Space = 0

(6) Reception control (DTR signal)

RS-232C

•Mark : Data transfer disabled

•Space : Data transfer enabled

10.2 Connector's Pin Configuration

Mode

No.

1 FG 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 RTS 5 6 DSR 7 GND 8

9 10 11 PE (HI-LEVEL) RCH 12 FAULT 13 GND 14 FAULT 15 mTXD 16 mRXD 17 18 19 20 DTR 21 22 23 RESET 24 25

CBM STAR ECS/POS

← ← ← ← ← ←

←

← ←

Cautions: 1. An RS-232C signal is based on the EIA RS-232C.

2. When the data is not being transferred, the received data should be always maintained as a mark.

10.3 Input and Output Signals

10.3.1 Input and Output Signals

(1) RXD

This is a serial received data signal. When a framing error, overrun error, or parity error occurs, that data is printed as "?".

(2) DTR

When this signal is Ready, write the data or a command. If written at the time of Busy, an overrun error results, ignoring the previous data. The data can be written in the input buffer even during printing. Busy is also issued at the time of power-on, test print, on-line, and reset.

(3) TXD

XON (11H) or XOFF (13H) is sent at XON/XOFF control. XON (11H) is sent every 3 seconds in the STAR mode. When a command is received, that requests the printer state and printer status, 1-byte corresponding data is output.

(4) DSR

When this signal is a space, the data is sent from the printer side. Note that if this signal is a mark when a request to send command is executed, the printer will wait until the signal becomes a space.

(5) FAULT

¬ CBM mode

When this signal is Space, a mechanical error has occurred.

- STAR mode When this signal is Mark, a mechanical error has occurred.

(6) RESET

A signal to reset the entire printer. (Active Low)

(7) RTS

This signal is turned to Space when the printer is turned on.

(8) RCH

When the printer is ready to receive, this signal is turned to Space. This signal line is the same as DTR.

(9) mTXD

TXD signal for the diode gate.

(10) mRXD

RXD signal for the diode gate.

(11) FG

This is a Frame Ground signal.

(12) GND

This is a common ground on the circuit.

10.3.2 Data Configuration

Mark

Space (1) (2) (3)

(1) Start bit

After a lapse of 1/2 bit from a mark-to-space fall edge, the state is read again, and if it is a space, it is recognized as the start bit. If it is a mark, it is assumed neither the start bit nor an error, and it is attempted to detect the start bit again.

(2) Data bit + parity bit

The data bit and parity bit are sampled for 1 bit worth of time from the 1/2 start bit. The then state is assumed the data for the corresponding bit. A sequence of the bits are named Bit 0, Bit 1, ..., parity bit, starting from the one closest to the start bit.

b0, b1, b2, • • • •

(1) Start Bit (2) Data Bit (+ Parity Bit) (3) Stop Bit (1 or More)

(3) Stop bit

The stop bit is a mark level of 1 bit or more. If a space is detected in detecting the stop bit, a framing error results.

10.3.3 Error Detection

A parity error, framing error, and overrun error are detected. When an error is detected, that data is stored in the buffer as "?".

(1) Framing error

This error results when a space is detected in detecting the stop bit. That data is stored in the buffer as "?".

(2) Parity error

If a parity check has been specified and an error is detected at the time of parity check, that data is stored in the buffer as "?".

(3) Overrun error

If an overrun error is detected, that data is stored in the buffer as "?".

10.3.4 Data Receiving Control

When the DTR signal is a space, the data from the host side can be received. When it is a mark, however, the data cannot be received.

10.3.5 Buffering

The DTR and TXD signals are available as control signals to transfer the data to the input buffer.

10.3.6 Electrical Characteristics

(1) RS-232C circuit

Input (RXD, DSR, mRXD)

[Printer Side] [Host Side]

Equivalent to MAX232

Output (DTR, TXD, mTXD, RCH, RTS, FAULT)

RXD

Mark=(-8V): Stop bit

Space=(+8V): Start bit

Equivalent to MAX232

DTR

Mark=(-8V): At Busy Mark=(-8V): 1 Space=(+8V): At Ready Space=(+8V): 0

TXD

(2) Others

•RESET : A signal to reset the entire printer.

•PE : A signal to show that the paper has run out. Normal at the "LOW" level, but turned to the "HIGH" level when the paper has run out.

•GND : Signal ground

•FG : Frame ground

11. DRAWER KICK-OUT CONNECTOR

11.1 Specifications of Drawer Kick-Out Connector

(1) Drawer kick-out drive signal

Parallel ----- Can be learned at the no. 34 pin of the interface connector Serial ----- Provided with a command to learn the status in the STAR and ESC/POS modes.

(2) Electrical characteristics

1) Drive voltage: 24 V DC

2) Drive current: 0.8 A at maximum (Within 510 ms)

3) Switch signal: Signal level "L" = 0 to 0.5 V "H" = 3 to 5 V

11.2 Connector's Pin Configuration

No. Signal Function

1 FG Frame Ground 2 DRAWER 1 Drawer 1 drive signal 3 DRSW Drawer switch input 4 VDR Drawer drive power 5 DRAWER 2 Drawer 2 drive signal 6 GND Common ground on the circuit

Connector used : TM5RJ3-66 (HIROSE) Applicable connector : TM3P-66P (HIROSE) or equivalent

CAUTION : • No output is made while printing.

11.3 Drive Circuit

• The drawers 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

• A solenoi d use d for the drawe r should be of 36Ω or more . An output current should be

kept bel ow 0. 8 A. Use beyond this limi t cannot be assured.

• This connector cannot be connected to a telephone line. Do not connect other than the solenoid.

12. WINDER CONNECTOR

12.1 Specifications of Winder Connector

(1) Winder drive signal

The winder drive signal is output synchronous with the LF signal.

(2) Electrical characteristics

1) Drive voltage: 24 V DC

2) Drive current: 0.8 A at maximum

12.2 Connector's Pin Configuration

No. Signal Function

1 VPX Winder drive power 2 WD Winder drive signal 3 FG Frame Ground 4 FG Frame Ground

Connector used : 5045-04A (MOLEX) Applicable connector : 5209-04 (MOLEX) or equivalent

CAUTION : • This connector shall be used for Auto Winder AW-3 only.

Do not connect any other device.

12.3 Drive Circuit

13. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

For the information on maintenance and service, please contact our dealer or at the following address.

Northern America Other Areas CBM America Corporation Japan CBM Corporation Service Center Information Systems Division 365 Van Ness Way CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano Suit 510 Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001 Torrance, CA 90501, U.S.A Japan

TEL +1-310-781-1460 TEL +81-3-5345-7540 FAX +1-310-781-9157 FAX +81-3-5345-7541

14. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS

14.1 CBM Mode

14.1.1 Command List

Command Function Code Page

1 FF n n-line paper feed (CBM1 mode) 0CH n 40

2 FF CBM2: Form feed (CBM2 mode) 0CH 40 3 SO (Note) Specifying the double width character 0EH 41 4 SI (Note) Canceling the double width character 0FH 41 5 LF Printing and paper feed 0AH 41 6 CR Printing 0DH 41 7 DC 1 (Note) Initializing the printer 11H 42 8 DC 2 (Note)

9 DC 3 (Note) Specifying the red print 13H 44 10 CAN Canceling the print data 18H 45 11 ESC * n1 n2 Specifying the bit image mode 1BH 2AH n1 n2 46 12

ESC − n

13 ESC 1 Specifying 1/9-inch line feed width 1BH 31H 47 14 ESC 2 Specifying 2/9-inch line feed width 1BH 32H 47 15 ESC 3 Specifying standard line feed width 1BH 33H 47 16 ESC C n Setting the page length 1BH 43H n 47 17 ESC N n Specifying the perforation skip 1BH 4EH n 49 18 ESC O Canceling the perforation skip 1BH 4FH 49 19 ESC f 1 Form feed (Changing the page) 1BH 66H 01H 49 20 ESC t n Selecting the character code table 1BH 74H n 50 21 ESC BEL n1 n2 22 BEL Driving command A for Drawer-1 07H 51 23 FS Driving command B for Drawer-1 1CH 52 24 SUB Driving command for Drawer-2 1AH 52 25 RS Buzzer-on 1EH 52 26 ESC P 0 Full cut 1BH 50H 00H 53 27 ESC P 1 Partial cut 1BH 50H 01H 53 28 ESC R n Selecting the international character set 1BH 52H n 53 29 ESC & 0 n1 n2 Defining the download character set 30 ESC % n 31

ESC ⁄ n

32 ESC DC3 n Printing the message 1BH 13H n 56 33 ESC y n

34 ESC DC2 n1 n2 35

GS ∗ n1 n2

GS ⁄ m

Specifying/Canceling the Inverted character

Specifying/Canceling the Underline 1BH 2DH n

Setting the external device drive pulse width

Specifying/Canceling download character set

Definition the message 1BH 2FH n

Setting the print lines after paper near end detection Deleting the download character, message, bit image Defining the download bit image 1DH 2AH n1 n2 Printing the download bit image 1DH 2FH m

12H 42

1BH 07H n1 n2 51

1BH 26H 00H n1 n2

1BH 25H n 55

1BH 79H n 56

1BH 12H n1 n2 57

58 59

Note: Effective when CBM mode is selected with the DIP switch segments 1-9 and 1-10 and CMB1 (OFF) is

selected with the DIP switch segment 1-5. If CBM2 (ON) is selected with the DIP switch segment 1-5, the functions of these commands are changed as shown in the table below.

Command Code

SO 0E Canceling the double width character SO side character

SI 0F Specifying the double width character SI side character

Command Code Function

DC1 11 Selecting the printer DC2 12 Specifying the red print DC3 13 Deselecting the printer

8-bit data selected 7-bit data selected

Function

14.1.2 Description of Items

XXXX ALL

[Function] Command name

[Code] A row of command constituent code is represented by a hexadecimal number with < >H,

binary number with < >B, and a decimal number with < >. [ ]k means a repeat count of ktimes.

[Range] Describes an argument value (Setting range) for the command.

[Outline] Describes a command function.

[Caution] Describes a caution as required.

[Default] Describes an initial value for the command when accompanied by an argument.

XXX Shows a command.

Details

FF n (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] n-line paper feed

[Code] <0C>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 127

[Outline] This command feeds the paper by n-lines. You can set n = 1 to 127 lines. If the print buffer

contains the data, use of this command feeds the paper by n-lines after printing the data. Setting n = 0 does not feed the paper.

FF (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Form feed

[Code] <0C>H

[Outline] This command searches for the beginning of the next page after printing the data in the print

buffer.

SO (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] Specifying the double width character

[Code] <0E>H

[Outline] The data following this command is printed doubled in the horizontal direction. Double

SO (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Specifying the double width character/shift-out side characters

[Code] <0E>H

[Outline] The data following this command is printed doubled in the horizontal direction. Double

width characters remain valid until the double width character cancel command is entered, but they are also cancelled after they are printed one line. Note that the double width characters take up two ordinary characters worth of width. In the case of a serial interface, if 7-bit data is selected, the shift-out side character is printed.

SI (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] Canceling the double width character

[Code] <0F>H

[Outline] This command cancels the double width characters set with SO. The data following this

command are printed in the ordinary character width.

SI (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Canceling the double width character/Specifying the shift-in side characters

[Code] <0F>H

[Outline] This command cancels the double width characters set with SO. The data following this

command are printed in the ordinary character width. In the case of a serial interface, if 7-bit data is selected, the shift-in side character is printed.

[Function] Printing and paper feed

[Code] <0A>H

[Outline] If the print buffer contains the data, this command will feed the line after printing. If not, the

command only feeds the line.

[Function] Printing

[Code] <0D>H

[Outline] This command prints the data. If the DIP switch segment 1-6 is set to OFF, the printer will

print the data in the print buffer and feed the paper by one line. If it is set to ON, the printer will print the data in the print buffer and will not feed the paper.

DC1 (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] Initializing the printer

[Code] <11>H

[Outline] This command initializes the printer.

The input buffer is not cleared. The settings of the DIP switch segments are not re-read.

DC1 (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Selecting the printer

[Code] <11>H

[Outline] This command sets the printer in the selecting status.

DC2 (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the inverted character

[Code] <12>H

[Outline] This command selects/deselects the inverted characters. Enter this command at the

beginning of one line. Otherwise, it is overridden. Erect and inverted characters cannot be mixed in one line.

DC2 (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Specifying the red print

[Code] <12>H

[Outline] This command specifies red-color characters. All the characters in one line are printed in red

by prefixing the print data with this command and sending it to the printer. When you want to use red characters, use this command for each line.

DC3 (CBM1 Mode)

[Function] Specifying the red print

[Code] <13>H

[Outline] This command specifies red-color characters. All the characters in one line are printed in red

by prefixing the print data with this command and sending it to the printer. When you want to use red characters, use this command for each line.

DC3 (CBM2 Mode)

[Function] Deselecting the printer

[Code] <13>H

[Outline] This command sets the printer in the deselecting status in which the printer cannot receive

data. To set the printer in the selecting status, use DC1.

CAN

[Function] Canceling the print data

[Code] <18>H

[Outline] This command clears the print data in the lines entered prior to this command.

ESC "∗" n1 n2

[Function] Specifying the bit image mode

[Code] <1B>H <2A>H n1 n2 [Range] 1 ≤ n1 + 256 × n2 ≤ 360 (for DP654 mechanism)

1 ≤ n1 + 256 × n2 ≤ 400 (for DP657 mechanism)

[Outline] This command allows printing in the bit image mode. Divide the number of dots printed by

256 and assume its quotient to be n2 and remainder to be n1. Therefore, the number of horizontal dots will be n1 + 256 × n2. If the bit image data is entered beyond the dot positions printable in one line, the surplus data will be discarded. Normal data processing is restored after bit image printing. Printing is done in a single direction.

ESC "−" n

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the underline

[Code] <1B>H <2D>H n

[Outline] This command selects/deselects an underline. The underline is selected at n = 1 and

deselected at n = 0.

[Default] n = 0

ESC "1"

[Function] Setting the 1/9-inch line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <31>H

[Outline] Only effective for Graphic type.

This command sets the line feed width to 1/9 inch.

ESC "2"

[Function] Setting the 2/9-inch line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <32>H

[Outline] Only effective for Graphic type.

This command sets the line feed width to 2/9 inch.

ESC "3"

[Function] Setting the standard line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <33>H

[Outline] This command sets the line feed width as follows.

Character type: 1/6 inch Graphic type: 2/9 inch

ESC "C" n

[Function] Setting the page length

[Code] <1B>H <43>H n

[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 127

[Outline] Sets the 1-page length to n-lines.

ESC "N" n

[Function] Specifying the perforation skip

[Code] <1B>H <4E>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 126

[Outline] This command feeds (skips) the lines specified with n without printing. However, you

cannot specify beyond the length of one page.

ESC "O"

[Function] Canceling the perforation skip

[Code] <1B>H <4F>H

[Outline] This command cancels perforation skipping operation.

ESC "f" 1

[Function] Form feed (Changing the page)

[Code] <1B>H <66>H <01>H

[Outline] This command searches for the beginning of the next page after printing the data in the print

buffer.

ESC "t" n

[Function] Selecting the character code table

[Code] <1B>H <74>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Outline] This command selects Page-n of Character Code Table.

[Default] Depends upon DIP switch setting.

n Character Code Table n Character Code Table 0 CBM International 6 Code Page 852 (Eastern Europe)

1 CBM Domestic 7 Code Page 866 (Russia) 2 Code Page 850 (Multilingual) 8 Code Page 857 (Turkey) 3 Code Page 860 (Portugal) 9 Windows Code 4 Code Page 863 (Canada-French) 5 Code Page 865 (Norway) 255 Space Page (For user setting)

ESC BEL n1 n2

[Function] Setting the external device drive pulse width

[Code] <1B>H <07>H n1 n2 [Range] 1 ≤ n1 ≤ 127 1 ≤ n2 ≤ 127

[Outline] This command sets the power-on time to drive an external device (such as cash drawer).

Power-on time = n1 × 10 (ms) Delay time = n2 × 10 (ms) To actually drive the drawer, use the BEL and FS commands.

[Default] n1 = n2 = 20

BEL

[Function] Driving command A for drawer-1

[Code] <07>H

[Outline] This command drives the drawer connector No. 2 pin under the condition set with the ESC

BEL n1 n2 command. This command is executed in order of entry into the input buffer.

[Function] Driving command B for drawer-1

[Code] <1C>H

[Outline] This command drives the drawer connector No. 2 pin under the condition set with the ESC

BEL n1 n2 command.

SUB

[Function] Driving command for drawer-2

[Code] <1A>H

[Outline] As soon as this command is received, the drawer connector No. 5 pin is driven. The power-

on time is 200 ms ON and 200 ms OFF stationary. The drawers 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

[Function] Buzzer-on

[Code] <1E>H

[Outline] This command emits a short warning sound from the printer.

ESC "P" 0 (iDP-3551)

[Function] Full cut

[Code] <1B>H<50>H<00>H

[Outline] This command fully cuts the paper.

ESC "P" 1 (iDP-3551)

[Function] Partial cut

[Code] <1B>H<50>H<01>H

[Outline] This command partially cuts the paper.

ESC "R" n

[Function] Selecting the international character set

[Code] <1B>H <52>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Outline] This command selects the international characters according to the value of n.

n Character Set n Character Set 0 U.S.A. 6 Italy 1 France 7 Spain

2 Germany 8 Japan 3 U.K. 9 Norway 4 Denmark I 10 Denmark II 5 Sweden

[Default] Depends upon DIP switch setting.

ESC "&" <0> n1 n2 [m0 m1 ... m5 m6 m7 m8 m9] n2 - n1 + 1

[Function] Defining the Download character set

[Code] <1B>H <26>H <00>H n1 n2 [m0 m1 ... m5 m6 m7 m8 m9] n2 - n1 + 1 [Range] 32 ≤ n1 ≤ n2 ≤ 255 m0 = 0 or m0 = 128

[Outline] This command defines he download characters. n1 is a character code to start definition and

n2 is to end definition, respectively. When defining only one character, set n1 = n2. You can define the ASCII codes ranging from 32 to 255. Once the download characters are defined, they remain valid until they are redefined or the download deletion command (ESC DC2 n1 n2) is executed.

ESC "%" n

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the download character set

[Code] <IB>H <25>H n

[Outline] This command selects/deselects the download character set. The download characters cannot

be printed by simply defining them with the above-mentioned ESC & 0 command. To print them, send this command to the printer.

n Download Character Set 0

Deselects

Selects

ESC "⁄" n "data" CR or LF

[Function] Defining the Message

[Code] <1B>H <2F>H n "data" CR or LF [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Outline] This command can define up to a 50-byte message in one line. If the value of n is specified

beyond the range, the data following n will be treated as the print data. Once the message is defined, it remains valid until it is redefined. The data should end with CR (0DH) or LF (0AH). If the data exceeds 50 bytes, the subsequent data will be treated as the print data. Once the message is defined, it remains valid until it is redefined or the download deletion command (ESC DC2 n1 n2) is executed.

ESC DC3 n

[Function] Printing the message

[Code] <1B>H <13>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Function] This command prints a message. If the value of n is specified beyond the range, the message

will not be printed.

ESC "y" n

[Function] Setting the print lines after paper near end detection

[Code] <1B>H<79>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255

[Outline] This command sets the number of print lines after paper near end detection. It stops printing

after printing n × 2 lines since detection of the paper near end, resulting in the paper near end state (See 4.11 Operation Panel and Display of Error). The PE signal (serial/parallel)

changes when the paper near end is detected.

[Default] n = 0

ESC DC2 n1 n2

[Function] Deleting the download character, message, bit image

[Code] <1B>H <12>H n1 n2 [Range] 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 3

0 ≤ n2 (Specify 0 at n1 = 0)

(1 ≤ n2 ≤ 10 at n1 = 1) (32 ≤ n2 ≤ 255 at n1 = 2) (Specify 0 at n1 = 3)

[Outline] This command deletes the downloaded characters, message, and bit image.

n1 Object Deleted

0 All(Message, characters, bit image) 1 Download message 2 Download characters 3 Download bit image

With n2, specify which data of the function specified with n1 should be deleted. n2 = 0 Deletes all the data saved with the download function specified with n1. n2 ≠ 0 Deletes the data downloaded at the value specified with n2 (Value specified when

saving with each download command), of the download function specified with n1.

GS "*" n1 n2 [d] n1 × n2 × 8

[Function] Defining the download bit image [Code] <1D>H <2A>H <n1> <n2> [<d>] n1 × n2 × 8

[Range] 1 ≤ n1 ≤ 45 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 24

Note) Take care that the number of data (n1×n2×8) is equal to or smaller than 2,048.

[Outline] This command defines the download bit image having the dots specified n1 and n2. The

number of horizontal dots is represented by n1 × 8 and that of vertical dots is represented by n2 × 8, respectively. d denotes the number to be registered. (See a download bit image printout.) d denotes the bit image data. Once the download bit image is defined, it remains

valid until it is redefined or the download deletion command (ESC DC2 n1 n2) is executed.

GS "⁄" m

[Function] Printing the download bit image

[Code] <1D>H <2F>H m [Range] 0 ≤ m ≤ 255

[Outline] This command prints the bit image saved in the number specified with m.

[Caution] If the print buffer contains the data, this command will be ignored. If the bit image has not

been saved in the specified number, this command will be ignored. Nothing is printed when m is other than 0,1,2 or 3.

14.2 STAR Mode

14.2.1 Command List

Command Function Code Page 1 ESC R n Sel ecting the inte rnati onal chara cter set 1BH 52H n 62 2 ESC 6 NOP 1BH 36H

3 ESC 7 NOP 1BH 37H 4 ESC M NOP 1BH 4DH 5 ESC P NOP 1BH 50H 6 ESC : NOP 1BH 3AH 7 SO Specifying the double width character 0EH 62 8 DC4 Canceling the double width character 14H 63 9 ESC E Specifying the highlight character 1BH 45H 63

10 ESC F Canceling the highlight character 1BH 46H 63 11

ESC −

12 ESC _ NOP 1BH 5FH n 13 ESC 4 Specifying the red print 1BH 34H 64 14 ESC 5 Canceling the red print 1BH 35H 64 15 SI Specifying the inverted character 0FH 65 16 DC2 Canceling the inverted character 12H 65 17 LF Printing and paper feed 0AH 66 18 CR Printing 0DH 66 19 ESC z Setting the 1/6-inch line feed 1BH 7AH 66 20 ESC 0 NOP 1BH 30H 21 ESC a n n-line paper feed 1BH 61H n 67 22 FF Form feed (Change the page) 0CH 67 23 ESC C n Setting the n-line page length 1BH 43H n 67 24 ESC C <0> n Setting the n-inch page length 1BH 43H 00H n 68 25 VT Vertical tab 0BH 68 26 ESC B nk <o> Setting the vertical tab position 1BH 42H nk 00H 69 27 ESC N n Setting the lower margin 1BH 4EH n 69 28 ESC O Canceling the lower margin 1BH 4FH 70 29 ESC l n Setting the left margin 1BH 6cH n 70 30 ESC Q n Setting the right margin 1BH 51H n 70 31 HT Horizontal tab 09H 71 32 ESC D n1 n2 Setting the horizontal tab position 1BH 44H n1 n2 72 33 ESC 1 Setting the 1/9-inch line feed width 1BH 31H 73 34 ESC A n NOP 1BH 41H n 35 ESC 2 Setting the 2/9-inch line feed width 1BH 32H 73 36 ESC J n NOP 1BH 4AH n 37 ESC K n1 <0> 38 ESC L n1 n2 39 ESC h n 40 ESC & <0> n1 n2 Defining the download character 41 ESC % n Specifying/Canceling the download character set 1BH 25H n 78

Specifying/Canceling the underline 1BH 2DH n

Spe cifying the 8-dot standard density bit image Specifying the 8-dot double density bit image

Specifying/Canceling the double height character

1BH 4BH n1 00H 74 1BH 4CH n1 n2 75 1BH 68H n 76

1BH 26H 00H n1 n2

Command Function Code Page

42 ESC BEL n1 n2 Setting the external device drive pluse width 1BH 07H n1 n2 79 43 BEL Driving command A for drawer-1 07H 79

44 FS Driving command B for drawer-1 1CH 80 45 SUB Driving command for drawer-2 1AH 80 46 RS Buzzer-on 1EH 80 47 CAN Canceling the print data 18H 81 48 DC3 Setting the deselect mode 13H 81 49 DC1 Setting the Select mode 11H 81

50 ESC U n 51 ESC @ Initializing the printer 1BH 40H 82

52 ENQ Enquiry 05H 83 53 STX Text start 02H 84 54 ETX Text end command 03H 84

ESC d 0

ESC d <0> ESC d 1

ESC d <1> 57 ESC t n Selecting the character code table 1BH 74H n 86 58

ESC ⁄ n 59 ESC DC3 n Printing the message 1BH 13H n 87 60 ESC y n Setting the print lines after paper near end detection 1BH 79H n 88

61 ESC DC2 n1 n2 62 GS DC2 n1 n2 Defining the download bit image 1DH 12AH n1 n2 89

GS ⁄ m

Unidirectional/bidirectional print mode selection command

Full cut

Partial cut

Defining the message 1BH 2FH n

Deleting the download character, message bit image

Printing the download bit image 1DH 2FH m

1BH 55H n 82

1BH 64H 30H 1BH 64H 00H 1BH 64H 31H 1BH 64H 01H

1BH 12H n1 n2

Details

ESC "R" n

[Function] Selecting the international character set

[Code] <1B>H <52>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Outline] This command selects the international characters according to the value of n.

n Character Set n Character Set 0 U.S.A. 6 Italy

1 France 7 Spain 2 Germany 8 Japan 3 U.K. 9 Norway 4 Denmark I 10 Denmark II 5 Sweden

[Default] Depends upon DIP switch setting.

[Function] Specifying the double width character

[Code] <0E>H

[Outline] The data following this command is printed doubled in the horizontal direction. Double

DC4

[Function] Canceling the double width character

[Code] <14>H

[Outline] This command deselects the double width characters set with SO. The data following this

command will be printed in ordinary characters.

ESC "E"

[Function] Specifying the highlight character

[Code] <1B>H <45>H

[Outline] The data following this command is printed in highlight (double) characters. The highlight

characters remain valid until the highlight character deselection command is entered.

ESC "F"

[Function] Canceling the highlight character

[Code] <1B>H <46>H

[Outline] This command deselects the highlight characters set with ESC "E". The data following this

command will be printed in ordinary characters.

ESC "−" n

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the underline

[Code] <1B>H <2D>H n

[Outline] This command selects/deselects an underline. The underline is selected at n = 1 and

deselected at n = 0. The space by the horizontal tab is not underlined.

ESC "4"

[Function] Specifying the red print

[Code] <1B>H <34>H

[Outline] This command prints its subsequent data in red. This command remains valid until the red

print deselection command is entered. Red and black characters cannot be mixed in one line.

ESC "5"

[Function] Canceling the red print

[Code] <1B>H <35>H

[Outline] This command deselects red print.

[Function] Specifying the inverted character

[Code] <0F>H

[Outline] This command selects and prints the inverted characters. Enter it at the beginning of one

line. Otherwise, it will be invalid. Erect and inverted characters cannot be mixed in one line.

DC2

[Function] Canceling the Inverted character

[Code] <12>H

[Outline] This command deselects the inverted characters. Enter this command at the beginning of one

line.

[Function] Printing and paper feed

[Code] <0A>H

[Outline] If the print buffer contains the data, this command will feed the line after printing. If not, the

command only feeds the line.

[Function] Printing and paper feed (Same as LF)

[Code] <0D>H

[Outline] The function is the same "LF." However, if the DIP switch segment 1-6 is set to ON, this

command is ignored.

ESC "z"

[Function] Setting the standard line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <7A>H

[Outline] This command sets the line feed width as follows.

For character type: 1/6 For graphic type: 2/9 inch

ESC "a" n

[Function] Setting the n-line paper feed

[Code] <1B>H <61>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 127

[Outline] This command feeds the paper by the number of lines specified with n. You can set n = 1 to

127 lines. If the print buffer contains the data, use of this command feeds the paper by nlines after printing the data.

[Function] Form feed (Changing the page)

[Code] <0C>H

[Outline] This command searches for the head of the next page after printing the data in the print

buffer.

ESC "C" n

[Function] Setting the n-line page length

[Code] <IB>H <43>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Outline] Sets the 1-page length to n-lines.

[Default] n = 42

ESC "C" <0> n

[Function] Setting the n-inch page length

[Code] <1B>H <43>H <0> n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 127

[Outline] This command sets the length of one page to n-inches.

[Function] Vertical tab

[Code] <0B> H

[Outline] This command feeds the paper to the next vertical tab position. It cannot be fed unless the

vertical tab position has been set. If the current position is equal to or greater than the maximum set vertical tab position, it will be fed to the head of the next page.

ESC "B" [n]k NUL

[Function] Setting the vertical tab position

[Code] <1B>H <42>H [n]k <00>H [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255

1 ≤ k ≤ 16

[Outline] This command cancels the already set vertical tab positions and sets new vertical tab

positions. They are set in the ascending order and ends with <00>. Up to 16 vertical tabs can be set. If the tab setting position <nk> is equal or smaller than the preceding set position <nk-1>, it is assumed that setting of the vertical tabs has been completed.

ESC "N" n

[Function] Setting the lower margin

[Code] <1B>H <4E>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Outline] This command sets the n-line lower margin.

[Default] n = 0

ESC "O"

[Function] Canceling the lower margin

[Code] <1B>H <4F>H

[Outline] This command deselects the set lower margin.

ESC "l" n

[Function] Setting the left margin

[Code] <1B>H <6C>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ (Right margin - 2)

[Outline] This command sets the left margin and printing starts from the column next to the set margin.

ESC "Q" n

[Function] Setting the right margin

[Code] <1B>H <51>H n [Range] 2 ≤ n ≤ (Max. print columns)

[Outline] This command sets the right margin and printing is performed up to n-columns.

[Function] Horizontal tab

[Code] <09>H

[Outline] This command moves a printing position to the preset next horizontal tab position. This

command will be ignored unless there is the next horizontal tab position.

ESC "D" n1 n2 NUL

[Function] Setting the horizontal tab position

[Code] <1B>H <44>H n1 n2 <00>H [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ Max. print columns – 1

1 ≤ k ≤ 16

[Outline] This command sets the horizontal tab positions. n indicates the number of lines from the

head of the line to the horizontal tab setting position. k indicates the number of horizontal tab positions to be set. The tab position is set at the character width × n from the head of the line. The character

width at this time includes the right space of the character and will be doubled if the double width characters are specified. The data <n>k indicating the set position is entered in the ascending order and ends with <00>H. ESC D NUL clears all the set tab positions. After clearing the tab positions, HT will be ignored.

[Caution] If the data <n>k is equal to or smaller than the preceding data <n>k - 1, it is assumed that

horizontal tab setting has been completed. In that case, the subsequent data will be processed as regular one. Up to 16 tab positions can be set. If the data exceeds this limit, it will be processed as regular data. If the data <n>k exceeds the one-line print range, the set column position will equal the maximum print columns + 1. If the character width is changed after setting the horizontal tab positions, they will not change.

ESC "1" (G raphic Type)

[Function] Setting the 1/9-inch line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <31>H

[Outline] This command sets the line feed width to 1/9 inch.

ESC "2" (Graphic Type)

[Function] Setting the 2/9-inch line feed width

[Code] <1B>H <32>H

[Outline] This command sets the line feed width to 2/9 inch.

ESC "K" n1 <0> m1 m2 ... (Graphic Type)

[Function] Specifying the 8-dot standard density bit image

[Code] <1B>H <4B>H n1 <00>H m1 m2 ... [Range] 1 ≤ n1 ≤ 180/2 (DP654 mechanism)

1 ≤ n1 ≤ 200/2 (DP657 mechanism)

[Outline] This command prints the bit image by the number of data specified with n1. Printing will be

unidirectional. The surplus data exceeding the printable quantity in one line will be ignored. The printer will automatically return to the character mode after printing the bit image.

ESC "L" n1 n2 m1 m2 ... (Graphic Type)

[Function] Specifying the 8-dot double density bit image

[Code] <1B>H <4C>H n1 n2 m1 m2 ... [Range] 1 ≤ n1 + 256 × n2 ≤ 360 (DP654 mechanism)

1 ≤ n1 + 256 × n2 ≤ 400 (DP657 mechanism)

[Outline] This command prints the 8-dot double density (half-dot print) bit image. Printing will be

unidirectional. The surplus data exceeding the printable quantity in one line will be ignored. The printer will automatically return to the character mode after printing the bit image. The relations between the printing head pin numbers and the data are the same as the 8-dot standard density bit image command, <ESC> "K.". When printing the double density bit image, the horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed.

ESC "h" n (Graphic Type)

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the double height character

[Code] <1B>H <68>H n

[Outline] The data following this command is printed in double height characters, except the bit image

mode <ESC> "K" and <ESC> "L". In combination with the <SO> command, this command can print double height, double width characters. It cannot be combined with the inverted character command, <SI>. The double height characters and ordinary characters shall be bottom-justified.

n Double height character command 0

Deselects

Selects

ESC "&"<O> n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9] n2 - n1 + 1

[Function] Defining the download character set

[Code] <1B>H <26>H <00>H n1 n2 [m0 m1 ... m5 m6 m7 m8 m9] n2 - n1 + 1 [Range] 32 ≤ n1≤ n2 ≤ 255, m0 = 0 or m0 = 128

[Outline] This command defines the download characters. n1 is a character code to start definition and

n2 is to end definition, respectively. When defining only one character, set n1 = n2. You can define the ASCII codes ranging from 32 to 255. The horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed. Once the download bit image is defined, it remains valid until it is redefined or the download deletion command(ESC DC2 n1 n2) is executed.

Horizontal adjacent dots cannot be printed.

ESC "%" n

[Function] Specifying/Canceling the download character set

[Code] <IB>H <25>H n

[Outline] This command selects/deselects the download character set. The download characters cannot

be printed by simply defining them with the above-mentioned ESC & 0 command. To print them, send this command to the printer.

n Download Character Set 0

Deselects

Selects

ESC BEL n1 n2

[Function] Setting the external device drive pulse width

[Code] <1B>H <07>H n1 n2 [Range] 1 ≤ n1 ≤ 127

1 ≤ n2 ≤ 127

[Outline] This command sets the power-on time to drive an external device(cash drawer).

Power-on time = n1 × 10 (ms) Delay time = n2 × 10 (ms) To actually drive the drawer, use the <BEL> and <FS> commands.

[Default] n1 = n2 = 20 (200ms)

BEL

[Function] Driving command A for drawer-1

[Code] <07>H

[Outline] This command drives the drawer connector no. 2 pin under the condition set with the

<ESC><BEL> n1 n2 command. This command is executed in order of entry into the input buffer.

[Function] Driving command B for drawer-1

[Code] <1C>H

[Outline] This command drives the drawer connector no. 2 pin under the condition set with the

<ESC><BEL> n1 n2 command.

SUB

[Function] Driving command for drawer-2

[Code] <1A>H

[Outline] As soon as this command is received, the drawer connector no. 5 pin is driven. The power-

on time is 200 ms ON and 200 ms OFF stationary. The drawers 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

[Function] Buzzer-on

[Code] <1E>H

[Outline] This command emits a short warning sound from the printer.

CAN

[Function] Canceling the print data

[Code] <18>H

[Outline] This command clears the input buffer and print buffer. In the STX-EXT mode of the serial

interface printer, the command clears the data in the data buffer and ends the STX-ETX mode.

DC3

[Function] Setting the deselect mode

[Code] <13>H

[Outline] If the printer receives <DC3>, it will ignore the subsequent data. The Deselect mode is

cancelled by <DC1>.

DC1

[Function] Setting the select mode

[Code] <11H>

[Outline] If the printer receives this command, it will save the subsequent data in the input buffer.

ESC "U" n

[Function] Selecting the Unidirectional/Bidirectional print mode

[Code] <1B>H <55>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Outline] This command selects or deselects unidirectional print.

n0 = 0 Bidirectional print n0 = 1 Unidirectional print

ESC "@"

[Function] Initializing the printer

[Code] <1B>H <40>H

[Outline] This command cancels various conditions set after power-on to initializes the printer to the

conditions having existed at power-on. However, the input buffer is not initialized.

ENQ

[Function] Enquiry

[Code] <05>H

[Outline] This command is valid only for the serial interface. The printer sends the status information.

If this command is entered after receiving the text information in the STX-ETX mode, the printer will send the status information and check byte.

STX

[Function] Text start

[Code] <02>H

[Outline] This command is valid only for the serial interface. It effectuates the STX-ETX mode.

ETX

[Function] Text end

[Code] <03>H

[Outline] This command is valid only for the serial interface. It ends the STX-ETX mode and prints

the data.

*ETX-STX Mode

STX/ETX Mode Start

Sends ENQ

Receives Status

YES

Data Buffer Empty ?

Sends STX

Odd Parity Check ?

Sets Test Byte To FFH

Exclusive ORs Test Byte and Sent Data

YES

Test Byte

Sets Test Byte To 00

Receives Status

Receives Check Byte

Status Error ?

Check Byte

= Test Byte ?

Sends ETX

STX-ETX Mode End

YES

(Print)

YES

Sends CAN

Sends Data to Printer

Last Data in 1 Block ?

STX-ETX Mode Data

Block Re ady t o Send ?

RET

ESC "d" "0" or ESC "d" <0> (iDP-3551 Only)

[Function] Full cut

[Code] <1B>H<64>H<30>H or <IB>H<64>H<00>H

[Outline] This command fully cuts the paper.

ESC "d" "1" or ESC "d" <1> (iDP-3551 Only)

[Function] Partial cut

[Code] <1B>H<64>H<31>H or <1B>H<64>H<01>H

[Outline] This command partially cuts the paper.

ESC "t" n

[Function] Selecting the character code table

[Code] <1B>H <74>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Outline] This command selects Page-n of Character Code Table.

[Default] Depends on DIP switch setting.

n Character Code Table n Character Code Table 0 STAR International 6 Code Page 852 (Eastern Europe) 1 STAR Domestic 7 Code Page 866 (Russia)

2 Code Page 850 (Multilingual) 8 Code Page 857 (Turkey) 3 Code Page 860 (Portugal) 9 Windows Code 4 Code Page 863 (Canada-French) 5 Code Page 865 (Norway) 255 Space Page (For user setting)

ESC "⁄" n "data" CR or LF

[Function] Defining the message

[Code] <1B>H <2F>H n "data" CR or LF [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Outline] This command can define up to a 50-byte message in one line. If the value of n is specified

ESC "DC3" n

[Function] Printing the message

[Code] <1B>H <13>H n [Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Function] This command prints a message. If the value of n is specified beyond the range or if nothing

is specified to n, the message will not be printed.

ESC "y" n

[Function] Setting the print lines after paper near end detection [Code] <1B>H<79>H n [Range] 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255

[Outline] This command sets the number of print lines after paper near end detection. It stops printing

after printing n × 2 lines since detection of the paper near end, resulting in the paper near end state (See 4.11 Operation Panel and Display of Error). The PE signal (parallel interface only) changes when the paper near end is detected.

[Default] n = 0

ESC DC2 n1 n2

[Function] Deleting the download character, message, bit image [Code] <1B>H <12>H n1 n2 [Range] 0 ≤ n1≤ 3

0 ≤ n2 (Specify 0 at n1 = 0)

(1 ≤ n2 ≤ 10 at n1 = 1) (32 ≤ n2 ≤ 224 at n1 = 2) (Specify 0 at n1 = 3)

[Outline] This command deletes the downloaded characters, message, and bit image.

n1 Object Deleted

0 All(Message, characters, bit image) 1 Download message 2 Download characters 3 Download bit image

With n2, specify which data of the function specified with n1 should be deleted. n2 = 0 Deletes all the download function specified with n1. n2 ≠ 0 Deletes the data downloaded at the value specified with n2 (value specified

when saving with each download command), of the download function specified with n1.

GS "*" n1 n2 [d] n1 × n2 × 8

[Function] Defining the download, bit image [Code] <1D>H <2A>H <n1> <n2> [<d>] n1 × n2 × 8

[Range] 1 ≤ n1 ≤ 45 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 24

Note) Take care that the number of data(n1×n2×8) is equal to or smaller than 2,048.

[Outline] This command defines the download bit image having the dots specified n1 and n2. The

valid until it is redefined or the download deletion command(ESC DC2 n1 n2) is executed.

GS ⁄ m (Graphic Type)

[Function] Printing the download bit image

[Code] <1D>H <2F>H m [Range] 0 ≤ m ≤ 255

[Outline] This command prints the bit image saved in the number specified with m.

[Caution] If the print buffer contains the data, this command will be ignored. If the bit image has not

been saved in the specified number, this command will be ignored. Nothing is printed when m is other than 0,1,2 or 3.

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